Respiratory Abbreviations Flashcards
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AFB
A
acid fast bacillus (TB organism)
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ABG
A
arterial blood gas
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AP
A
anteroposterior (directed from the front toward the back)
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CPAP
A
continuous positive airway pressure
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CXR
A
chest x-ray; chest radiograph
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DPI
A
dry powder inhaler
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DPT
A
Diptheria , pertussis, tetanus
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EEG
A
encephalogram, encephalography
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FVC
A
forced vital capacity
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Hb, Hgb
A
hemoglobin
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HMD
A
hyaline membrane disease
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IPPB
A
Intermittent positive pressure breathing
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MDI
A
metered dose inhaler
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MRI
A
magnetic resonance imaging
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NMT
A
nebulized mist treatment
